July 1559

[July.]

1410. The Queen to [the Duke of Saxony].

The Hanse merchants of London having claimed the continuance of certain disputed privileges in England apply to
her friends and confederates to help them in their cause.
Believes that as far as regards him herein they will lose their
labour, as he will not decree anything (whereof they brag)
against her subjects.Copy. Endd.: The translation of the Duke of Saxon's
letter into English, and, in another hand, which her Majesty
did write unto him. Pp. 2.